Have you ever had a day where you felt like things were in constant motion? Well, my day was like that and I yearned for a ::pause:: that never showed up. Instead I got field trips follow-ups, project excuses, Mixed Numbers, lost keys, 14 DEGREE WEATHER....oh and last minute PAPERWORK!!! Special Educators out there know what I mean when I say that last one....especially those of us not in the inclusion setting. I was slightly overwhelmed, but not in an "ohmigosh" way because I got A LOT accomplished....but I most definitely was running on air.
At the last bus "all call" I was literally packed and ready to go. I sat and looked around my classroom that I {heart} SOO MUCH like "What Happened To The WHOLE Day?". Then, I did something for myself that I should have done in the first place: I sat down, closed my eyes, and took a deep breath.
I just wanted to share that because I know that I am not the only one who has moments like these. Not to sound like a walking cliche' but, Teaching is intense. And if you let it, it will consume your every moment. But, I have found, if nothing but for your own piece of mind, you need to find a balance. Even if it's what I did- A Teacher Time out. Providing yourself with these moments will keep you refreshed.
I love what I do....but today I really needed to just
STOP & BREATHE.
With that said, I am pumped and ready to conquer(and rock out) tomorrow!
Hello! I am excited to say that my blogging journey has begun. For the past few months I have been a COMPLETE teacher blog stalker. To my defense, I could not resist.... thank you all for posting some awesomtastic (totally a word) resources! The teaching world is truly a community, and I am blessed to be a part of such a rewarding career.
Homework for the Teachers
Okay this is where I need your help! Think back (or peek at your archives) at your very first blog post. What was it about? Compare how your blogging style has,or has not changed. For example," How have you changed as a teacher?" That could be teaching styles, grade levels, locations, etc. My journey is new, so I would love to hear about the things that kept(and are keeping) you motivated.....even when your mind is constantly tweaking ideas, and you are up to your ears in "student learning".
Grows and Glows
Okay, last thing. I want to know what you have learned from your experiences. What is one thing you are most proud of (Glows) and something that you had to really "practice-learn-repeat" to get it down(Grows)? As a fairly newbie to the field I feel like I simultaneously figure something out AND discover something I do not know every.single.day. It's not like that always....or is it?
I really hope you take some time and respond. I would love to get to know every teacher blogger I can, and I cannot wait to welcome you into my world. I plan to use this blog as my own little "transference of information" station. Look out for my experiences, totally awesome do-it-yourself crafts for classroom decor as well as crafty learning activities for the kiddos.
Thank you for reading and welcome to my new blog!
